The UN says sexual violence is ‘staggering’ and Sudan’s displacement crisis is the worst in the world. War in Sudan has raged since April 2023, with catastrophic consequences for its people. Fourteen million people have fled their homes in what the United Nations says is the world’s worst displacement crisis. Three million of them left … Read more
The French president’s comments infuriate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who brands them ‘a disgrace’. France’s President Emmanuel Macron says arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza should stop. His comments have been angrily rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. So how significant is Macron’s statement? And why such a furious reaction from … Read more
Demonstrators demand a ceasefire deal as more captives are killed in Gaza. Huge demonstrations took place in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – after the bodies of six Israeli captives were found in southern Gaza. The deaths have intensified public anger and political pressure on the Israeli leader. So, what will this mean for … Read more
The West is seeing record immigration inflows, but far-right groups are blaming their economic grievances on refugees and asylum seekers. From Donald Trump’s anti-immigration rhetoric to the wave of violence that has swept across England and Northern Ireland, the debate around the impact of immigration on local economies is heating up. Far-right politicians in the … Read more
Top UN court rules that Israel’s decades-long occupation of the Palestinian territory is unlawful. Israeli settlements, which are illegal under international law, have been steadily expanding in the Palestinian territory for years. Now, the top court of the United Nations says it’s time for Israel to stop, reverse course and repair the damage. The International … Read more
The impact of student encampments for Gaza at universities worldwide | The Stream Al Jazeera English British Colleges Are Handling Protests Differently. Will It Pay Off? The New York Times Inside the tense talks between Columbia protesters and administrators before NYPD moved in CNN What’s the latest on pro-Palestinian campus protests? More arrests as graduations approach USA TODAY The … Read more
Niger was a crucial Western ally before a coup happened there last July. Niger has cut military ties with the United States – a setback from what was once a crucial ally in West Africa. It follows other leaders in the Sahel in forging closer ties with Russia, after taking power in military coups. So, … Read more
Following an inflammatory piece in the Wall Street Journal, Marc Lamont Hill talks to Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud. Since the October 7th attacks and the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza, there’s been an uptick in anti-Muslim and anti-Arab rhetoric and incidents across the United States. A few weeks ago, an opinion piece published by … Read more
The Iran-backed Houthis say the move was a response to Israel’s assault on Gaza. A partly Israeli-owned cargo vessel has been hijacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. The Iran-backed Houthis say the move was a response to Israel’s assault on Gaza. Israel described the incident as an “Iranian act of terrorism”. Tehran … Read more
Protests in the Middle East reflect public anger at Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. Israel’s relentless bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip has killed and injured thousands, with entire communities left homeless. Many people in Arab nations are watching in horror, and thousands have taken part in protests across the Middle East to reject Israel’s assault … Read more